Jan 20 Watch As Obama Takes Office, Another President Says Good-bye Essayist Richard Rodriguez mulls the nature and significance of presidential farewells as George W. Bush leaves the White House to his successor, President Barack Obama. Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch Presidents Gather at Historic White House Meeting Every living U.S. president -- George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter -- came together at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President-elect Barack Obama. Historians mull the advice the former presidents may have… Continue watching
Nov 20 South Africa Withholds Aid to Zimbabwe; Health Crisis Grows By PBS News Hour South Africa said Thursday it will withhold aid for Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place amid reports of a growing public health crisis and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's objections to a visit by former world leaders. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch Political History Takes New Course in ’08 Election Elections from both the 1930s and the 1990s have centered on the economy, but the 2008 presidential race featured a unique combination of economic, racial and foreign policy issues. Historians discuss the events and offer some parallels from past elections. Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch President Carter Mulls Historical Significance of Barack Obama President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jim Lehrer, Mark Shields and David Brooks to reflect on the race for the White House, Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy, and the historical significance of the moment. Continue watching
May 20 Watch Marathon 2008 Primary Season Makes History For Democrats, the 2008 primary season has been the longest in recent memory, with no shortage of upsets, talk of momentum, and states defying parties to hold primaries earlier than ever. Three historians discuss the significance of 2008's lengthy primaries. Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch Carter Meeting Sparks New Debate Over Engaging Hamas Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter met Friday with leaders from Hamas, a militant group labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Israel. The meeting sparked renewed debate over whether any negotiations should include the Palestinian group. Continue watching
Apr 16 Israeli Gaza Strikes Kill as Many as 19 Palestinians By PBS News Hour Israeli forces killed at least 19 Palestinians, mostly civilians and a journalist, in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Wednesday, medical officials and witnesses told news organizations. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Super Delegates’ Role Thrust into Public Eye The tight battle for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination is putting the formerly obscure super delegate system under scrutiny. A government professor discusses the role of the appointed super delegates in the Democratic nomination. Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Former President Carter Reflects on His New Book, Recent Trip to Darfur Former President Jimmy Carter was in the news again this week with his new book, "Beyond the White House," and a recent trip to the Darfur region of Sudan. He discusses his impressions of Darfur and themes in his new… Continue watching